Suicide Prevention and Awareness walks this Saturday in Carson City, Silver Springs
The 13th Annual “Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope” community suicide prevention awareness walk will take place this Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in 10 different communities across the State of Nevada, including Carson City and Silver Springs.
The annual event is hosted by the Nevada Coalition for Suicide Prevention. In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month in September, the walks are designed to help educate the community about the resources available for people suffering from depression and suicidal thoughts, as well as give support for their families. Walk participants are asked to donate $20 per individual.
If you would like to participate in a specific walk, you can register online below and completing the registration form. You can either register and pay through PayPal or just register and pay at the walk site on the morning of the walk.
Here are the locations and times walks in Carson City and Silver Springs:
— Carson City: Bob McFadden Plaza at 223 West 3rd St. Carson City. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.
— Silver Springs: Silver Stage Middle School Track, 3800 Spruce Ave, Silver Springs. Registration begins at 10 a.m.
Go here to register, and to see a list of other walks statewide. You can also print out the registration PDF form here, complete it and bring it with you to the walk in your community.
Because there is help, there is hope. Nevada Coalition for Suicide Prevention wants to make sure individuals struggling with thoughts of suicide and the friends and families doing their best to support them can be connected to resources and services that can make a difference.
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